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County Longford Golf Course

County Longford Golf Club is located just outside Longford on the Old Dublin Road (the R393) and is only 1 hour from the M50. It is newly redesigned and was officially reopened in May 2005. It was founded in 1894 and is a parkland course with mature trees. A stream comes into play at a number of holes, including the last, so you won't be able to let your guard down until you are safely back in the clubhouse. Additional water features have also been introduced, especially at the signature 13th hole.

It's a scenic place to play golf with panoramic views of Longford town and the surrounding countryside to be savoured on almost every hole of a course which measures 5,981 m and has a par of 72. Trolley and buggy hire is available while the clubhouse has a bar, restaurant, and pool facilities.

Notable rounds

Men's Course Record Am: P. Mitchell

Ladies Course Record:

Members Achievements

The Ladies of Co. Longford Golf Club eon the Western District Connaught Cup in 1997, when the team was, Paddie Connellan, Mary Keegan, Margaret Dooley, Martina Glennon and they were captained by Yvonne McGarry-Croarke.

The Ladies of Co. Longford Golf Club eon the Western District Intermediate Team Event in 1994, when the team was, Anne Freeman, Dearbbla Ward, Teresa Walsh, Pat Farrell, Claire Cotter-Sheane and Lady Captain Phil Gearty.

The Ladies of Co. Longford Golf Club eon the Western District Connaught Trophy in 1933, when the team was, Pat Farrell, Anne Freeman, Margaret Dooley, Teresa Walsh and they were captained by Phil Gearty.

The Ladies of Co. Longford Golf Club eon the Western District Senior Cup in 1989, when the team was, Paddie Connellan, Olivia Conroy, Brenda Gearty, Margo Magan, Kathleen O'Connor, Anne Freeman and they were captained by Mona Galvin.

Lady Captain Ann Chapman (20) and her Captain's Prize winner Ann Gregg (38) qualified for the National Finals of the Volkswagen-Irish Independent Lady Captains Classic at Druid's Glen Golf Club in September 2002. They had 32pts. in the regional qualifiers, at Slieve Russell Golf Club in August.

Olive Conroy (6) together with Margaret Flanagan (16) Portarlington G. C. won the Lancôme Scotch Foursomes qualifying round at Mullingar Golf Club in August 2002.

History of County Longford

The early records of the club are missing and the earliest available are for 1913. The Golfing Annual 1909-10, tells us it was founded in 1900, with twenty members, the Captain was J. Boyers and the Hon. Secretary was S. Boyd, Ulster Bank , Longford. "the course of nine-holes varying from 95 to 414 yd‘s is a mile from the station"

The Irish Golfing Guide 1916 tells us, "The course is pleasantly situated and is given at a nominal rent by the Earl of Longford, who has generously provided a small clubhouse. "Play begins in October, and ends on May 1st."